The Boondock Saints

Indican Pictures | Release Date: January 21, 2000

7.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 321 Ratings

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KyleT.Feb 13, 2007

Simplistic and shallow, but entertaining for it's engaging execution scenes and occasional banter. A true popcorn movie, but don't expect any deep or meaningful experiences!

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JonathanS.Oct 30, 2009

Well, I liked this movie a lot freshman year of high school, at an all-male catholic preparatory--but trust me, at this stage in my life the movie is pretty terrible. I boosted the score 1 point because of nostalgic value, but this really is Well, I liked this movie a lot freshman year of high school, at an all-male catholic preparatory--but trust me, at this stage in my life the movie is pretty terrible. I boosted the score 1 point because of nostalgic value, but this really is a bad movie, and hopefully people will outgrow it within a year or two of seeing it. Sure, my tastes are what a lot of people might consider pretentious, but I still appreciate having fun watching stylized films that don't require having to think, like with films such as Wanted or Kill Bill. But unless you're 14 like I was the first time I saw the film, almost everything in this film reeks of ineptitude.… Expand

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BlakeJ.Mar 11, 2007

An action movie that attempts to be a message piece. The only message I got from it was, "dont ever watch me again". It was just plain hard to watch....Everyone should stop trying to imitate Scorsese, I mean come on, he is the only one who An action movie that attempts to be a message piece. The only message I got from it was, "dont ever watch me again". It was just plain hard to watch....Everyone should stop trying to imitate Scorsese, I mean come on, he is the only one who can make a movie with guns be about something more than guns...Sorry Mr. Duffy.… Expand

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matta.Sep 26, 2005

Pretty weak and uninteresting. The directors are clearly just ripping off their favorite mafia/action movies. The leads are okay, but the go in and out of using the irish accent throughout the film, which was annoying. Also, the screenplay Pretty weak and uninteresting. The directors are clearly just ripping off their favorite mafia/action movies. The leads are okay, but the go in and out of using the irish accent throughout the film, which was annoying. Also, the screenplay sucked ass. Could have added alot to the film and saved it somewhat if their was some crisp dialogue. Altogether, a little below average.… Expand

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ryancarroll88Aug 27, 2010

Part-80s cop drama, part-Reservoir Dogs wannabe, part-stoner comedy, this movie definitely knows its audience (why else is it inexplicably rated NC-17?) The most surprising thing about it is that it works, even if the movie is meant to bePart-80s cop drama, part-Reservoir Dogs wannabe, part-stoner comedy, this movie definitely knows its audience (why else is it inexplicably rated NC-17?) The most surprising thing about it is that it works, even if the movie is meant to be outgrown. They just needed to find some leads who can actually act....… Expand

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TheQuietGamerJun 9, 2018

A bit of vigilante fantasy that manages to be one of the weirdest movies I've ever watched. It's eccentric characters lead to a lot of memorable moments. The action is also well-crafted, but the film regularly gets distracted withA bit of vigilante fantasy that manages to be one of the weirdest movies I've ever watched. It's eccentric characters lead to a lot of memorable moments. The action is also well-crafted, but the film regularly gets distracted with side-excursions into juvenile and crass comedic material. There are so many moments that don't contribute anything to the overall plot, but are made entertaining by just how odd they are. Occasionally they can be tasteless, such as a scene where one of the side-characters is forced to tell a racist joke to his crime boss. We're supposed to laugh at just how uncomfortable and floundering the character is when having to try to make his serious and dangerous employer laugh, but the only amusement I got was from the fact that it was included in the first place.

When the movie is focusing on the crime-scene investigations and flashbacks to actual hits on the mob bosses, you can tell it's a pretty well put together little film and certainly a unique one at that. Willem Dafoe's performance in endlessly enjoyable. His dialog is hilarious (mostly because of his delivery) and I was shocked to see just how far both he and the movie were willing to go in some cases. It's a pretty crazy experience right from the start, but blows up into an all out circus in it's final act. It's also worth noting that Norman Reedus would regularly slip in and out of his Irish accent throughout.

Those hoping for a thoughtful look at the moral ambiguity of an "eye for an eye" mindset will be disappointed. What few questions it does raise in regards to the validity of answering violent crime with just as violent justice are reserved for the very end of the movie and aren't explored at all. It's easy to tell where writer and director Troy Duffy stands on the matter though. No, The Boondock Saints is much more concerned with brutal wish fulfillment and immature humor. It values blood and bullets more than a brain.

I can't say I liked this movie or that it's even particularly good film, but there was never a dull moment. This strange tale about two very Irish brothers who have a spiritual experience that tells them to go out and kill all those criminals who seem to regularly slip through the cracks in the justice system is one brimming with personality. So much so in fact, that it gets in it's own way by trying to do it's own thing far too often and branches out in directions that feel pointless and unnecessary. The Boondock Saints is not going to click with everyone. A lot of us will be better off just sticking with The Punisher for our vigilante needs. However those who value originality no matter how peculiar might find a hidden gem with this one.… Expand

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Mfarrrr1234Apr 10, 2014

I won't attempt to be articulate. I enjoyed the movie- brotherhood, trust, loyalty among the brothers, dark, but enjoyable. Wicked fight scenes! What murdered this movie is the detective being so gay in life and acting like he isn't a ****I won't attempt to be articulate. I enjoyed the movie- brotherhood, trust, loyalty among the brothers, dark, but enjoyable. Wicked fight scenes! What murdered this movie is the detective being so gay in life and acting like he isn't a **** in bed with that dude, and acted like a ferry throughout the movie. Where was the correlation? Why did he have to be gay? Him acting so queer through me off. Confusing.… Expand

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Gamzguy17Aug 22, 2021

The comedy derives from the ridiculous incompetencies of the protagonists and antagonists. Too often the film relies on its over-the-top self awareness to deliver the laughs, but there's enough here to warrant a watch or two.

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